The Veteran's right knee instability is currently rated at 20% and the appeal for a higher rating is denied.,The Veteran's right knee arthritis with meniscus tear was previously rated at 10%, but now rated at 30%. The appeal for an increased rating remains pending as the maximum schedular rating has not been assigned from the date of claims.,The Veteran's left knee arthritis is currently rated at 10% and the appeal for a higher rating is denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show severe symptoms or any right knee ligament tear causing persistent instability, nor has a medical provider prescribed any brace and/or assistive devices. The Veteran's entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 20% for right knee instability under Diagnostic Code 5257 prior to and/or after the February 2021 revision is not warranted.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Instability, Right Knee Arthritis with Meniscus Tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 22, 2022
- Citation
- 22016596
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- Granted
The Veteran's cervical spine disability, right knee strain (painful motion), and right knee instability are now rated at 30 percent effective August 16, 2017.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed due to the withdrawal of representation.
- Remanded (sent back)
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